132 - Horror Rooted in Reality

About this episode

The hosts discuss their favorite horror movies and books that are rooted in reality.

Everyday life, but make it (even more) horrifying! Join us today as we talk about our favorite "rooted in reality" horror movies and books. Put yourself in the shoes of a girl dating a handsome cannibal, a mother witnessing her family falling apart because of a demon, or a peaceful vacation turned deadly.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alyssa, Emilie

Topics covered

• horror movies
• books
• reality-based horror
• psychological horror
• family dynamics
• vacation horror

Keywords

• horror
• reality
• movies
• books
• cannibal
• demon
• psychological horror
• family
• vacation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Horror Rooted in Reality, horror movies, books

Places: vacation

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